So, what's Ducati's plan for the launch of this bike? In showrooms and in moto journalists' hands at the same time?

I was hoping we'd be reading some early riding impressions before the bike becomes available to the public to build up some more momentum and hype.. the way Honda's tried to do with the VFR.. then let the design sink or swim on its own merits..

So, what's Ducati's plan for the launch of this bike? In showrooms and in moto journalists' hands at the same time?

I was hoping we'd be reading some early riding impressions before the bike becomes available to the public to build up some more momentum and hype.. the way Honda's tried to do with the VFR.. then let the design sink or swim on its own merits..

I was just at our local Ducati dealer and asked about the new Multi. He said March or more likely April. They didn't even have one at the motorcycle show last weekend.

So, what's Ducati's plan for the launch of this bike? In showrooms and in moto journalists' hands at the same time?

I was hoping we'd be reading some early riding impressions before the bike becomes available to the public to build up some more momentum and hype.. the way Honda's tried to do with the VFR.. then let the design sink or swim on its own merits..

But I hope Ducati has the Ohlins suspension sorted before they release the bike. Various magazines are ripping one of the Duc models (Streetfighter?) for having the crappiest Ohlins suspension setup ever.

But I hope Ducati has the Ohlins suspension sorted before they release the bike. Various magazines are ripping one of the Duc models (Streetfighter?) for having the crappiest Ohlins suspension setup ever.

Yeah, it wouldn't hurt them to get some ouside perspective of suspension expectations

But good news is they are at this very moment doing field testing in some (harsh) counties. That's all I'm allowed to say

If any of YFF manage to see one in person, would you please post a picture of you or better still the Ducati hot babe, sitting on the bike in the riding position and the photo is taken perpendicular to the front of the bike. I'd like to see how much coverage / wind protection the bike offers the rider.

I think Ducati could have done a better job of posting all sorts of pics of the bike on their site. I've heard there's a storage compartment in the cockpit and under the seat, an all digital dash, I'd like to see an overhead shot of the bike, the way BMW does when a new model is released, they post pics from all angles and the overhead shot allows you to see the rider's seat and pegs in relation to the side panels on this bike.. so far.. nothing but front and side and back pics..

Yeah, but what color? All my bikes are black. I can't imagine riding any other. But, if you buy a Ferrari - and you can only afford one in your life - don't you get a red one? If you buy a Ducati (the only one you'll probably buy in your life), don't you get a red one?